per the new hunting regulations: "The possession of a handgun by a person authorized to carry and the possession of other firearms suitable for small game is allowed while muzzleloader hunting. The possession of center fire rifles and shotgun slugs is prohibited while muzzleloader hunting. See page 89.

• Persons with permits to carry and possess handguns may carry a handgun while archery hunting for deer. See page 17."

So handguns may be carried by permit holders while hunting deer by archery this year and during muzzle loader season. In fact during muzzle loader it appears that a .22 rimfire rifle would also be allowable as it is "suitable for small game".link